Haven't had an Olds since I was about 23 or so.Had several 50's when I was a teenager.Thought I'd post this.
Gee, I wonder what he did to get that front-mount distributor, and why he went to the trouble? That is pretty trick!
Looks to me he was able to get a nice electronic distributor out of it, plus it also looks like he stuffed the engine back into the firewall. I think what he's using is a combination drive box that goes between the fuel pump and the timing cover. I wonder who makes that? Just curious. I'm personally going to go see Dave's Small-body HEI's this week hopefully to do a Vertex conversion. I know a guy with a Dave's-converted Vertex and it fires his blown motor up like right now. Got the MSD boost timing master box that goes to it at a male terminal in the top. Man, I hope to have a photo of my mocked-up engine for you guys before this thread gets locked up or something. I'll post some more great photos later. Including olds-powered altereds...
hey,what's going on here? i slack off for a week and you guys let this post slide off the page.tsk tsk...BTW picked up a 3x2 for a big port 394 at the swap today,$70!
I don't know if it has been asked, but I didn't want to start another thread... When did the Rockets go from 3 exhaust ports per side to 4?
The first year that had a split center exhaust, where there was a definite divider at the exhaust flange surface was '57, on the 371's. Sorry I haven't posted them altereds or other pics, but I kinda figured people might not have been following the thread anymore.
Alrighty, very well then. The famed Ratican-Jackson-Stearns Fiat Topolino in action, circa 1960: The Pippins and Torres Fiat Topolino: The Cal-Hydro roadster: The Burkholder Bros. "Outcast" AA/A altered: You can also see a photo (copyrighted) of the Hartwell and Frontuto AA fuel altered here(the last photo on the page): http://www.mysterion.net/AAFA/socal020.html That's about it for altereds unless I forgot some (might'a). The Hugh Tucker A/SR roadster engine was already shown in this thread previously. Is this thread still alive? I wanna see more pics from you guys!
Well, I thought I'd bring this thread back to the top since it was brought to my attention that I've been neglectful in my responses here. and besides the fact, I'd like to see some more ROCKET photos. [ QUOTE ] Denise, you got me droolin' on my keyboard! I'll give you a shout when I need you to raid dad's parts stash! [/ QUOTE ] There is still quite a few newly chromed pieces in the ba*****t from his 1950 models. I have no clue what his intentions are. He has no use for any of it since he's done his '56. He's not a swap meet type person nor does he sell/buy on ebay. Men.... go figure [ QUOTE ] Denice,Denice,DENICE, How could you let those 50's get away. Got to be my favorite year.OUTSTANDING!!!!! [/ QUOTE ] Since they were Dad's, I had no control. Actually mom has the control and when mom says she's tired of cruzn the countryside in the heat of summer without air, dad listens. He finsihed a most awesome '56 this past June and mom is thrilled. Dad knows how to keep his hot rod hunny happy So who's convert in your photo??? [ QUOTE ] Hotrodladycruiser! That's only the third time I have ever seen those valve covers for the late Olds! I have one pair, and the other pair was on a boat engine locally (and not for sale either). One of mine is no name with a breather like the one shown, the other has the cursive Edelbrock script in the center, but otherwise identical. I believe these were Edelbrock's first production run, as they later had two other versions that didn't look the same. If you have mismatched covers like I just described, Id be interested in attempting a trade with you to get us both a matching pair... [/ QUOTE ] Unfortunantly for you, mine do match. If they didn't I would be happy to trade with you. I had a email from someone quite a while ago asking me details about them. It's nice to have alittle background on them in case I'm asked about them in the future. Thanks. Ok, Rocketeers, lets see some more photos
Not a whole engine but I found another 4-2s intake on eBay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2438852647&category=34202 just under $160 when I found it...
so.. I found some more stuff... '48 moredoor in CA $1500 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?viewItem&item=2439457659&category=6391 Motor - Guy isnt sure what it is but its $100 and running.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2439503698&category=34202 '56 Headlight bezel http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2439492542&category=34204 J2 Power Brochure http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2439184672&category=34230 '57 Tail Light Lenses http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2440440602&category=38661 '56 Tail Lights & Lenses http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2439701808&category=10076 Tri Power Manifold & Carbs for a 371, rochester carbs?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2438682181&category=34202 generator & regulator for 324 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2439804089&category=10076 more tri power http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2439900144&category=34198 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2440126602&category=34198 '56 for $400, got body damage.. parts car? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2439629973&category=6406 theres stacks more stuff - lots of hubcaps, light lenses, radios, body mouldings and so on..
Ok, bringing this old thread up again because so many red "X,s" now and I wanna see more Olds pics. Especially dressed up 324's with speed parts. So Blownolds, Rodnkustom and you too Paul, let's see some of those pics again!
I'll show you mine if you show me your's here's a teaser of my only runner right now.. and a link to some of the rest: my Olds motor picture album
Nice ride! I need to bone up on these. I always thought the J-2's had the dimpled valve covers. Haha, well I have a feeling mine is yours...or used to be. All I know is it used to be owned by some Olds nut in Puyallup... Thanks guys for posting...keep 'em coming!
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